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ABOUT US

What we do

  • A powerful network of organisations and individuals focused on the future of the Hunter
  • Work across stakeholders to identify regional priorities and advocate to all levels of government, political parties and leaders with a unified voice
  • Independent think tank, our advice informed by experts, evidence and consultation with members and stakeholders
  • Host forums for discussion and debate on the challenges and opportunities facing the Hunter
  • Provide a platform for partnerships to deliver our shared ambitions for the Hunter

 

 
‘The Committee brings the Hunter’s leadership around the table and asks what we can do working together that we could not achieve on our own’

 

Our Plan

Our Impact

  • A legislated pathway to a Port of Newcastle container terminal and diversification
  • Influencing the structure and priorities of emerging NSW and Federal transition authorities  
  • Funding for the Newcastle Airport international terminal and runway
  • Reforms to planning, housing and infrastructure through the Hunter Regional Plan 2041
  • University of Newcastle funding for a New Energy Skills and Training Hub
  • Youth Committee for the Hunter
  • Funding for hydrogen projects and shared infrastructure including securing a grant to develop the Hunter Hydrogen Infrastructure Masterplan through the Hunter Hydrogen Taskforce
  • Additional government resources for Hunter business concierge services focused on clean energy 
  • More public sector jobs here through an APS Academy Campus pilot
  • More public investment in social and crisis housing 

 

Keeping long-term Hunter priorities on the agenda, protecting the region from further cuts:
 

  • $1.5B Sydney-Newcastle fast rail
  • $25M Williamtown Special Activation Precinct
  • Greater Cities Commission Hunter- based resourcing which pulled planning & infrastructure focus from Sydney to the region

 

 
  • Modern Manufacturing Commissioner & Strategy
  • $11M Newcastle Mine Grouting Fund
  • $220M Resources for Regions, providing targeted support for coal communities in transition.
  • NSW Trade & Investment Commissioners, & investment attraction functions